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Congressional tributes

Bills 12,414 First seen 107th Most recent 119th

12,414 bills on this subject

Filed across 13 Congresses, from the 107th to the 119th, and most in the 111th at 1,513. A subject is a heading the Library of Congress assigns to a bill, and a bill usually carries several, so these are the bills that touch this subject rather than the bills only about it.

Bills by Congress 107th to 119th
12,414 bills across every Congress on file. Showing 10,051–10,080, newest first.
Bill Title Congress Latest action
HRES 349 Recognizing the importance of addressing extreme poverty in Africa, recognizing the devastating impact that HIV/AIDS has had on the African economy, recognizing the need for the development of a safe blood supply in Africa, and congratulating the city of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania for hosting the "Live 8 2005" concert. 109th June 30, 2005
HRES 348 Congratulating the people of Lebanon on successfully conducting democratic parliamentary elections in May and June 2005. 109th June 30, 2005
HRES 343 Commending the State of Kuwait for granting women certain important political rights. 109th July 12, 2005
HRES 339 Congratulating the San Antonio Spurs for winning the 2005 National Basketball Association Championship. 109th June 30, 2005
HRES 329 Honoring former President William Jefferson Clinton on the occasion of his 59th birthday. 109th July 25, 2005
HRES 328 Recognizing the 25th anniversary of the workers' strikes in Poland in 1980 that led to the establishment of the Solidarity Trade Union. 109th July 18, 2005
HRES 325 Honoring the spiritual leadership of Archbishop Iakovos to Greek Orthodox Christians in the Western Hemisphere. 109th June 16, 2005
HRES 322 Expressing support for the European Court of Human Rights for its decisions in the Loizidou v. Turkey and Xenides-Arestis v. Turkey cases and for admitting similar cases before the European Court of Human Rights. 109th June 15, 2005
HRES 320 Congratulating Danica Patrick on her historic accomplishments in the 2005 Indianapolis 500. 109th June 15, 2005
HRES 318 Supporting responsible fatherhood, promoting marriage, and encouraging greater involvement of fathers in the lives of their children, especially on Father's Day. 109th June 13, 2006
HRES 317 Honoring Lao and Hmong veterans and their refugee families and the 30th year of the end of the Indochina conflict in Laos. 109th June 14, 2005
HRES 302 Recognizing and commending the continuing dedication and commitment of employers of the members of the National Guard and the other reserve components who have been mobilized during the Global War on Terrorism and in defense of the United States. 109th November 8, 2005
HRES 301 Recognizing career and volunteer Emergency Medical Technicians and Paramedics for their bravery and critically important life-saving responsibilities in responding to crises and safeguarding the public. 109th June 3, 2005
HRES 292 Commending the State of Kuwait for granting women certain important political rights. 109th May 23, 2005
HRES 290 Recognizing and appreciating the historical significance and the heroic human endeavor and sacrifice of the people of Crete during World War II and commending the PanCretan Association of America. 109th May 19, 2005
HRES 280 Celebrating Asian Pacific American Heritage Month. 109th May 23, 2005
HRES 275 Recognizing and honoring the work of Southwest Washington Independent Forward Thrust and its members. 109th May 12, 2005
HRES 274 Recognizing Miguel Contreras, on the occasion of his death, for his tireless work on behalf of immigrants and working people. 109th May 11, 2005
HRES 272 India-Pakistan Peace Resolution 109th May 18, 2005
HRES 263 Recognizing the Honorable Andrew L. Jefferson, Jr., on the occasion of the establishment of an endowment for trial advocacy called the "Andrew L. Jefferson Endowment for Trial Advocacy" at Texas Southern University's Thurgood Marshall School of Law in Houston, Texas. 109th June 6, 2005
HRES 259 Condemning the existence of racially restrictive covenants in housing documents and urging States to adopt legislation similar to that which was enacted in California to address the issue. 109th June 6, 2005
HRES 256 Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives in remembrance of the members of the Armed Forces who perished in the April 24, 1980, rescue attempt of the American hostages being held in Iran and commending all special operations forces personnel currently in service. 109th June 21, 2005
HRES 251 Congratulating all of the individuals and organizations on the 15th anniversary of the launch of the Hubble Space Telescope that have helped make Hubble one of the most important astronomical instruments in history. 109th April 28, 2005
HRES 249 Celebrating the recent discovery of the Ivory-Billed Woodpecker in Eastern Arkansas. 109th May 4, 2005
HRES 247 Commending the Southern California Association of Governments for Forty Years of Planning and Advocacy in Transportation, Air Quality, and Growth Management. 109th April 27, 2005
HRES 243 Recognizing the Coast Guard, the Coast Guard Auxiliary, and the National Safe Boating Council for their efforts to promote National Safe Boating Week. 109th May 23, 2005
HRES 238 Commending the University of Minnesota women's ice hockey team for winning the 2004-2005 National Collegiate Athletic Association Division I Women's Ice Hockey Championship, and for other purposes. 109th May 17, 2005
HRES 237 Congratulating the University of Denver Pioneers for winning the 2005 National Collegiate Athletic Association Division I Men's Ice Hockey Championship. 109th May 17, 2005
HRES 233 Recognizing the 60th anniversary of Victory in Europe (V-E) Day during World War II. 109th May 4, 2005
HRES 231 Recognizing and celebrating the life and accomplishments of the great African American jockey Jimmy "Wink" Winkfield and the significant contributions and excellence of other African American jockeys and trainers in the sport of horse racing and the history of the Kentucky Derby. 109th May 5, 2005

Subjects are the headings the Library of Congress assigns to a bill, not labels written here, so the wording is theirs. Bills are listed newest first by their latest action. A bill carries several subjects, so it appears under each of them. Records come from Congress.gov.